33 Best Beard Styles For Men 2018

Beards are back in style, and while facial hair isn’t for everyone, the best modern beard styles have really changed the game. Not only is there a certain manliness or ruggedness associated with the ability to grow a beard, but pairing your haircut with a cool beard brings a new level of sophistication and sexiness to your look.

Given the variety of trendy hairstyles, many men are now combining short hair (fades and undercuts), long hair (man buns and top knots), and pompadours with short and long beard styles. The number of different men’s hairstyles with beards is limitless and the best facial hair styles are ultimately up to you and your look. Just be wary though, men with beards often take immense care of their facial hair and the upkeep can be time-consuming, but it’ll all be worth it when the compliments come pouring in.

Cool Beard Styles For Men

Whether you’re looking for cool beard styles to try or just want to learn about the different types of beards for men, we’ve compiled a gallery of nice beards for you to enjoy! Check out the best trendy beards we’ve found and hope you find some inspiration from these cool facial hair styles!

Short Hair and Beard

These simple and short beard designs are sure to be a hit with any haircut you get!

Classic Taper + Textured Top + Thick Stubble

Slicked Back Hair + Long Full Beard

Undercut + Messy Top + Short Beard

Mid Fade + Thick Faux Hawk + Short Full Facial Hair

Short Sides + Messy Textured Hair + Trimmed Beard Design

Long Hair and Beard

While combining a beard and long hair isn’t a new concept, these styles absolutely crush and are worth growing out!

Messy Medium Length Hair + Short Patchy Beard

Long Flowing Hair + Bushy Thick Beard

Medium Length Brushed Back Hair + Groomed Beard Style

Long Hair and Beard Combo

Long Brushed Back Hair + Long Manly Beard

Comb Over + Short Sides

Fade, Undercut with Beard

The fade or undercut with beard combination offers a high-contrast, masculine look. Similarly, faded hair on the sides can be used to create a beard fade, where your hair blends into your facial hair and sideburns.

Crew Cut + Full Beard

Low Skin Fade + Grey Haired Comb Over + Short Prickly Beard

Mid Bald Fade + Line Up Brush Up + Stylish Beard Shape

Pompadour with Beard

As we said, almost any men’s hairstyle in 2017 can be coupled with a sweet beard, including the pompadour.

Slicked Back Undercut + Long Unkempt Beard

Top Knot and Beard

Top Knot + Undercut + Lumberjack Beard

Ponytail + Thick Brown Beard

Man Bun and Beard

Another longer length style, the man bun became a popular trend a few years ago and has since stuck around as a cool look for guys who want to keep their long hair!

Cool Man Bun + Well-Groomed Beard

High Man Bun + Messy Long Beard

Beard and Tattoos

Nothing screams manly badass more than a beard and some awesome tattoos!

Brushed Up Hair + Fade

Shaved Sides + Textured Hair + Cool Beard Shape

Professional Beard

While some offices require a clean-shaven face, if you can get away with keeping a professional beard, you won’t regret it! These clean and trimmed beards will have you dominating meetings and looking like a superstar performer.

Cool Short Beard Trimming Style + Spiked Crew Cut

Low Fade + Thick Comb Over + Fuller Beard

Thick Beard

While we can appreciate the subtle sophistication of stubble, a real man beard must be thick and strong!

Medium Length Hair Slicked Back + Long Gentleman’s Beard

Long Mustache and Beard

Hipster Beard

Hipster beards encompass a variety of styles and how good these designs look is really about what flatters your face!

Winter Beard

Stubble Beard

While some men don’t consider stubble to be a type of beard, we believe it’s all about intent. If you are growing out your facial hair with the purpose of styling a stubble beard, then we’ll give you credit.

If you loved these cool beard styles, then check out our guide on the top goatee styles.